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Rybak asks Meet Mpls to look into a 2024 Summer Olympics bid

Five U.S. cities -- L.A., D.C., Baltimore, Dallas and Tulsa -- are already pursuing a costly and competitive bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Now, Mayor R.T. Rybak wants to consider adding Minneapolis to that mix.See Also: - Ely goes all out for the 2016 Olympic bid - Cover: Vikings stadium pr ... More >>

Twin Cities are "a Midwestern gay mecca," says Advocate's 2013 ranking of gayest cities

In 2011, the Advocate's algorithm named Minneapolis the gayest city in the entire U.S.A. St. Paul was added to the mix last year, and the Twin Cities fell to seventh.SEE ALSO: Andy Parrish on marriage amendment defeat: 'We won 74 out of 87 counties' The Advocate just came out with its 2013 rank ... More >>

Dave Ryan hits a milestone

After 20 years on the radio, KDWB's Ryan has grown up

The Melismatics redefine their sound on their new album, 'MANIA!'

​The Melismatics' songs aren't simple at all.  They're intricate, jumping from one thought to another, and yet, they're easily adaptable to the most conservative of ears.  This, of course, is the Minneapolis band's cardinal accomplishment.Listening to their new album, MANIA!, can be comp ... More >>

National American University gets rich from federal loans

Meanwhile 15.7 percent of graduates default

Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in trouble with the law

Experts see more soldiers facing criminal time

Lazerbeak's upcoming solo record, and Doomtree trek the US

photo by: Aliison Allen​Coming September 28th: a first solo record from the former Plastic Constellations guitarist-turned Doomtree backbone Lazerbeak, as well as a November tour across America with the very same crew. We've got a song and dates for you.

P.O.S. announces headlining tour with Dessa

He's bringing his Doomtree crewmate along for the ride.

Brother Ali announces new album, release show

His new record, Us, will hit stores September 22.

Men's Fitness ranks Minneapolis second fittest city

Minneapolis named "Second Fittest City" by Men's Fitness. It's to exercise off all the beer.

Condom Nation

Parents, get ready to welcome new grandchildren home for spring break

Savage Love

What's Your Favorite Color: Blue or Lavender?

is the MPD's psychologist using a gaydar detector on wanna-be cops?

12/12: Morning Communique

Take The Paxil, Charlie Brown

The miserable children of Charles M. Schulz

Real Life Rock Top 10

Lou Reed struts like Brando; a NASCAR Nazi salute; and voting isn't just for old people

Mind Over Matter

The only thing that could stop weightlifter Stacie Blaskowski from winning a third national title is Stacie Blaskowski

Sorry, Charlie!

The Twin Cities mark the occasion of Charles Schulz's retirement by scrambling to turn him into a hometown hero

Reading, Writing, and Revenue

The Edison Project's formula is simple: Take a Minneapolis public school, add some entrepreneurial savvy, and watch the profits roll in. Trouble is, it doesn't add up.

Will the Circle Be Broken?

A two-year-old brawl has south Minneapolis's most prominent gym on the ropes

The New Sexual Revolution

Kitchen Militia moms storm the stage, AIDS activists howl in the wings, born-again virgins recite their vows, and the fight over sex education in school turns into the hottest ticket in town

Too Much of a Good Thing?

Parents, pediatricians, and the growing threat of childhood antibiotic resistance